Highway 11 is difficult to share
A tragic loss on Highway 11 north of New Liskeard has again emphasized that this highway is becoming increasingly difficult to share. We have large cross-country transports driving …
That’s the ticket
By Steven Larocque I’d like to know if anyone has ever decided to vote for a party based on the goodies and promises doled out by a leader and …
Editorial Cartoon April 6:
Very close to something very big
By Darlene Wroe I am excitedly awaiting ice-out. I escape to a far-away lake on weekends and holidays throughout the summer. When there I almost always am alone except …
No going back
Do you remember that old song, “How Ya Gonna Keep ’em Down on the Farm (After They‘ve Seen Paree)?” You can be forgiven if you answered no because …
Editorial Cartoon March 30
Good news for young families
It’s welcome news that the Ontario government has signed a deal with the federal government that will reduce the cost of child-care. It’s long overdue. However, there is still …
From rescues to workers
by Steven Larocque Now don’t get me wrong, I like dogs. I think they should be treated like members of the family. But flying dogs from China for adoption in …
Editorial cartoon in March 23 issue:
On and off
Masks are coming off in Ontario starting with new rules introduced on March 21 by the provincial government. First it was the abandonment of the vaccine passport system and the …